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Perfect Strangers

Everyone has three lives: A public life. A private life... and a secret life.

Released PG 97 min 7.7/10 Votes: 72147

During a dinner, a group of friends decide to share whatever message or phone call they will receive during the evening, with unforeseen consequences.

Type:

Movie

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Genre:

Comedy, Drama

Release:

2016-02-11

Year:

2024

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Revenue:

$32M

Companies:

Medusa Film, Mediaset Premium, MiC, Lotus Production, Leone Film Group

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